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Music in the Glad Town – Tour Guide Tuesday
Littleton, NH prides itself on being “the Glad Town”. It is the birthplace of the author of Pollyanna, and the town has really embraced the Pollyanna attitude. One of the many ways this can be seen around town is through music. The first time I ever visited Littleton, we didn’t really explore Main Street, but we did go into Chutter’s (the candy store with the World’s Longest Candy Counter). On the way out of the store, I noticed a piano painted with vibrant colors and patterns. I wasn’t sure if it was parked there by a street musician or if it was owned by the store. I never even realized…
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Along the Ammonoosuc River – Tuesday Tour Guide
The Ammonoosuc River runs through the heart of Littleton. Historically, the river played an important role in the town’s history, with mills and factories lining its shores. The river continues to play an important role in the town today, not for industry and manufacturing, but for recreation and hospitality. The river adds to our town’s charm and makes for a pleasant walk through town or a lovely meal on the patio of one of our area restaurants. On a nice day, you can see kids splashing around in the river and people fishing from the rocks. I have even watched whitewater kayaking lessons taking place. There are at least four…
